The Fitzpatrick Company, the most trusted name in roller compaction technology for more than 70 years has launched the LCS – Lab Compaction System, a low-volume benchtop model for R&D and trial batch production. Weighing only 159 kg (350 lb) and able to fit easily on a lab bench, the LCS can attain capacities ranging from 10 g to 6 kg/hr and produces a compact that is comparable to full-scale production models.
Manufactured with Fitzpatrick’s high-precision, twin feed screw system, the LCS processes powders utilizing the same mechanism as larger production-scale systems. With the LCS, you can achieve production-quality process optimization with an R&D scale roller compactor. This capability ensures your development projects can progress to production with confidence.
The available 20 kN/cm roll force is equivalent to production-scale systems and matches the requirement for most pharmaceutical blends.
The Fitzpatrick Company has consistently achieved powder processing innovation excellence. In addition to their CCS range of roller compactors, they have also designed/manufactured & supplied FitzMill™ milling equipment to the pharmaceutical/chemical/food sectors – Worldwide for more than 80 years.
Fitzpatrick is committed to improving the performance and profitability of its customers’ powder processing operations. They continually invest in customer-driven innovative solutions and provide long-term global support via their highly technical customer service & spare parts network.
To learn more, please download The LCS Product Overview.
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